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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.02, 4,357.29 and 1,830.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.02, 4,357.29 and 1,830.63 is: 2,526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.02 : 4,357.29 = 1,830.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.02/4,357.29 = 1,830.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.02x = 4,357.29 × 1,830.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.02x = 7,976,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,976,585.79/3,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.62

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